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Paper illustration of Shape Up with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Shape Up
Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Purposedifferent
Shape Up helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow. It makes work boundaries and decisions explicit and captures results as pitches, bet-table decisions, and hill charts.For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise.For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability.With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time.
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Timedifferent
6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down45-120 min2-6 h10-20 min daily
Participantsdifferent
2-4 pro Pitch2-63-101
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomesChange Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action ListFMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation ActionsDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes
Tagsno overlap
PlanningDeliveryAutonomy
ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison
RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
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